Emergency crews and law enforcement responded to a roadway hazard near Susanville after an oversized load struck a fiber optic line, blocking traffic.
The incident was reported shortly before 7:00 PM near the junction of Highway 44/36 .
Key Details from Emergency Log:
-
Time of Incident: Logged at 6:55 PM.
-
Cause of Road Closure: A vehicle carrying a load hit a low-hanging fiber optic line, pulling it down across the roadway.
-
Traffic Control & Closures:
-
Emergency units notified local authorities, including the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO).
-
Officers were dispatched to set up road closures near Roop Street and Cottage Street to redirect traffic.
-
Units assisted with traffic control (1184) and escorted affected vehicles through the area once safely managed.
-
-
Status: Crews immediately went to work clearing the line from the roadway to reopen traffic lanes.
Drivers traveling between Highway 44/36 and Canby are advised to expect delays or use alternate routes while repair crews work to restore services and secure the overhead lines.
